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Artistic Licence Light Bytes Book (Art-Net & sACN)
Artistic Licence Light Bytes Book (Art-Net & sACN)
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Key Features
Overview
Light Bytes by Artistic Licence CEO Wayne Howell, is a reference on the subject of Art-Net and sACN.
Features
- Practical reference on Art-Net and sACN
- First edition published 2017
- Includes Art-Net 4 and sACN E1.31-2016
Why Engineers Choose The Artistic Licence Light Bytes Book (Art-Net & sACN)
Targeted Protocol Depth
Authored by Protocol Inventor
Actionable Troubleshooting
Light Bytes – Inside Art-Net & sACN is a concise technical reference by Wayne Howell, inventor of Art-Net. Written for engineers, it opens with a clear networking primer, then details packet structures and definitions for Art-Net 4 and sACN (ANSI E1.31). Practical chapters cover system design trade-offs, targeted discovery to manage bandwidth, switching port direction on-the-fly, diagnostics, and common pitfalls in real-world deployments.
The second edition (August 2023) adds updated Art-Net packet descriptions, expanded developer tips, and fully refreshed guidance for tools such as DMX-Workshop, Bandwidth-Tester and Multicaster. If you’re implementing or troubleshooting DMX-over-IP at scale, the focused scope and protocol accuracy make this a useful bench-side companion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a Question?
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Who is the author and why does it matter?
Wayne Howell founded Artistic Licence and created Art-Net; his protocol insights reduce ambiguity when implementing or debugging.
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How does it differ from broader show-networking books?
General texts like Show Networks and Control Systems span audio, video and control. Light Bytes concentrates on Art-Net/sACN details for faster implementation
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Will it help me plan multicast and IGMP-snooping?
Yes—sACN multicast usage and universe planning are explained so you can configure switches correctly and avoid flooding.
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Does it cover DMX512-A or RDM?
It explains their relationship to DMX-over-IP, and references RDM over Art-Net. For deep DMX/RDM practice, pair it with Wayne Howell’s Control Freak.
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Is content up to date for Art-Net 4 and current sACN?
Yes. The second edition (Aug 2023) covers Art-Net 4 features and sACN E1.31, with refreshed developer tips and tool guidance.
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What problems does the book actually help me solve?
It helps you design, commission and debug Art-Net/sACN networks: addressing, multicast planning, discovery traffic, port direction changes, and packet-level issues that cause flicker or dropped universes.